Edwalton Primary School vs Rushcliffe Spencer Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edwalton Primary School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
396 students
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,039 students
| Measure | Edwalton Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands | Rushcliffe Spencer Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #117 of 1,516 | #20 of 329 |
| National rank | #1798 of 15,697 | #294 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 396 | 2,039 |
| Pupils on roll | 396 | 2,039 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | 12.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 106.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 58.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 73.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 86.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.19 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.7 |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.edwaltonprimaryschool.co.uk | rushcliffespencer.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Rushcliffe Spencer Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.2 vs 82.4).
- •Rushcliffe Spencer Academy is the larger school with 2,039 students compared with 396.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Edwalton Primary School better than Rushcliffe Spencer Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Rushcliffe Spencer Academy ranks higher (89.2 vs 82.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Edwalton Primary School and Rushcliffe Spencer Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Edwalton Primary School: 396. Rushcliffe Spencer Academy: 2,039. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edwalton Primary School and Rushcliffe Spencer Academy rank in East Midlands?
Edwalton Primary School is 117th of 1,516 and Rushcliffe Spencer Academy is 20th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).